American Go E-Journal

Thirty-six eager third through fifth graders came to school an hour early last Tuesday to begin their second year of go instruction at Neabsco Elementary School in Woodbridge, VA, reports club organizer Carolyn Dyer. “We plan to hold the Go Club every Tuesday morning as the children are much more alert first thing.”

The club got started when Kelsey Dyer 1d posted on her Facebook page that her mother wanted to start a school go club. “I had only known Carolyn as Kelsey’s Mom as she had brought Kelsey to NOVA Go Club tournaments for years”, says go club “expert” Gary Smith 9k. “When I found out that her school was only 10 minutes from my house, I knew I had to help out!”

Last year, the club started off with a four week introductory class after school. This was well received, and the club continued as a weekly after-school activity. Last year’s roster of 12 students has grown to 36 today. “The resources provided by the AGF have been a big help,” Smith writes, referring to the American Go Foundation’s club starter kit and a Hikaru No Go set. “There are many ways to spread Go into our communities; we just have to be open to the opportunities.” - Julian Erville, photo by Carolyn Dyer.